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OnePlus Watch 2 Launched with Wear OS 4.0 and Big Battery
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The OnePlus Watch 2 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1, 32GB storage, 2GB RAM, 500 mAh battery that can last up to 100 hours in smart mode, and two color options. It's priced at $299 or Rs 24,999 in India and rivals the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic.
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Tipped to Be March 2025
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Nintendo Switch 2 release date has been tipped to be March 2025 in a new report. This latest report comes from Japan-based media outlet Nikkei who has shared more info regarding the handheld. Reportedly, Nintendo could delay the Switch 2 further if enough new games aren't ready to launch alongside the console. The handheld has also been touted with a larger 6.2-inch screen according to the source.
MWC 2024: Gemini in Google Messages, New Wear OS Features, and More
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Although the new features are not groundbreaking, Google has announced some key AI features for all of its platforms including Android, Android Auto, Wear OS, Google Docs, etc. You can chat with Gemini in the Google Messages app, have all your notifications summarized in Android Auto, view your boarding pass and other cards on your Wear OS smartwatch, and more.
Genshin Impact 4.6 Leaks Suggest New Map, Two New Artifacts and Weekly Boss
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Genshin Impact 4.6 is expected to be released around April 24, 2024. Recent leaks on Reddit via Uncle K suggest that an entirely new map is coming in the 4.6 version named Kapim, partly filling the blank area between Sumeru, Fontaine, and Liyue. Other than that, the leak also talks about a new weekly boss in the new area and two new artifacts. One of the artifacts is going to be perfect for Arlecchino, and the other artifact will be viable for Dendro characters.
Fresh listings of Snapdragon X Elite have appeared on Geekbench, and the scores suggest that it's quite close to the Apple M2 Pro chipset having 12 CPU cores. The results indicate that OEMs are testing the 23W version of Snapdragon X Elite on a preview build of Windows 11 with 32GB of RAM. While the results are promising, we will have to wait and see whether commercial laptops launched with the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite SoC deliver similar performance.
MWC 2024: Samsung Teases Galaxy Ring Launch for ‘Later this Year’
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In an official blog post, Samsung has yet again teased the launch date for Galaxy Ring. Furthermore, it mentioned a few upcoming features, including My Vitality Score, Booster Card, and Sleep Apnea, that could enable more insights in health tracking using its wearables.
Instagram is trying out a new Game feature that can be brought up during a live session. This will let hosts and influencers play simple games like "This or that" and "Trivia" where your viewers can also take part by answering questions. It is available as a limited release to a few users and will roll out to more over the coming time.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 5G Modem Launched at MWC 2024
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At the MWC Barcelona 2024, Qualcomm announced its most capable 5G modem yet, the Snapdragon X80 5G modem. It's laced with AI features to improve the overall user experience and reduce power consumption while being on mmWave bands. The new modem also has satellite connectivity baked in. The chipmaker has also announced the FastConnect 7900 system for improved Wi-Fi 7 performance using AI.
Honkai Star Rail Leaks Reveal Boothill’s Kit and Model
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Recent leaks on Reddit via HXG finally gave us a close-up cinematic look at Boothill, which means he will be playable in either the 2.2 or 2.3 versions. He is rumored to be a playable character and leaks suggest that he will be a 5-star Physical Hunt character. Boothill will feature Taunt abilities, with high single-target damage Basic Attack and Ultimate.
Qualcomm AI Hub Released at MWC 2024; Run AI Models on Your Device
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Qualcomm has finally released its AI Hub and AI Stack to run AI models locally on Snapdragon platforms, be it your smartphone or PC. The chipmaker has optimized over 75 AI models to run locally on your device. You can generate texts and images, enhance low-light images, perform image segmentation, and do much more locally. Qualcomm's AI Engine delivers 3x-4x better performance than Intel's latest Core Ultra processors.
All Motorola Phones Launching This Year Will Feature Corning Gorilla Glass
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Motorola has struck a deal with Corning to use Gorilla Glass in all Motorola devices launching in the second half of this year. While most Motorola flagships already come with Gorilla Glass, this deal is probably to bring Gorilla Glass to Motorola's mid-range devices.
Lenovo Shows off World’s First Transparent Laptop at MWC 2024
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Lenovo has just unveiled its transparent laptop concept at MWC 2024. It features a Micro-LED display, and a see-through screen that looks quite wild. While it is just a concept, it showcases the peak of laptop design innovation. A Wacom-based stylus can be used too on the secondary display, where the keyboard & touchpad lie. This "Project Crystal" concept gives us an exciting peek into the potential future of laptops!
With Samsung entering the Smart Ring product category, Apple is also exploring ideas to better and super-charge its wearable category. As per Mark Gurman, some of the ideas that Apple has discussed internally include a smart ring, smart glasses and AirPods with cameras. These products can help Apple target audience that want smart, health features.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Launched Globally with Mighty Powerful Cameras
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Xiaomi has finally launched its flagship of the year, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra globally at MWC 2024. The smartphone comes with quad-camera setup with the primary being a Sony LYT-900 1-inch sensor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a large 5,300mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Is Gmail Shutting Down? Google Speaks Out
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Panic ensued on the internet when a rumor suggested that Google is sunsetting Gmail. A purported email was uploaded to X (formerly Twitter) that Gmail is shutting down by August 2024. However, Google took to X and said that Gmail is here to stay and there are no plans to discontinue the popular service. Unrelated to this development, Google indeed disabled the basic HTML view of Gmail starting January 2024.
The Photos App Can Erase Objects Using AI on Windows 11 and 10
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Microsoft has released two new AI features to the Photos app on Windows 11 and 10. With Generative Erase, you can remove unwanted objects from images, and the next feature lets you remove the background from images in a single click. Both features are available on all Insider channels. You just have to update the Photos app from the Microsoft Store.
Some iPhone 15 users have been facing ongoing Bluetooth connection issues, according to the complaints on Apple Support Community and MacRumors forums. Most of the complaints came from iPhone 15 users who couldn't connect their iPhones to Bluetooth car systems, headphones, and similar devices. However, some users also face frequent connection dropouts on modern devices like AirPods. Until now, no iOS 17 iteration has fixed this issue.
Another One Bites the Dust: Google is Killing Google Pay in the US
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Google posted on its blog that Google Wallet will be replacing Google Pay, and the latter will no longer work starting June 4, 2024, in the US. Folks outside of the US where Google Pay is prominently used needn't worry.
Riot Names Project L to 2XKO; Coming 2025
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Riot Games announced a new fighting game Project L on 2023. Finally, Riot Games has renamed Project L to 2XKO and revealed more on the game. 2XKO will be a 2v2 fighter that will try to replicate the IRL arcade experience to virtual world. The visuals are also upgraded and the classic League characters will be in a modern avatar. 2XKO will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and X, and PC in 2025.
The Boys Season 4 Release Date Announced
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In a latest update, the release date for The boys Season 4 has been announced. In a recent post made by the official The Boys X account, this detail has been revealed. Moreover, according to the Amazon Studios Press, The Boys Season 4 will have a total of 8 episodes.
New Deadpool and Wolverine Movie Trailer Ratings and Runtime Revealed
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Deadpool and Wolverine is the biggest project by Marvel Studios coming this year. In a recent update, the British Board of Film Classification (BFCC) have revealed the ratings and runtimes for two new upcoming Deadpool 3 trailers. Both the new trailers are rated 12A with the runtime of 2 minutes 27 seconds and 1 minute 34 seconds, respectively.
WhatsApp Gains New Text Formatting Options; Here’s How to Use Them
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WhatsApp is rolling out four new text formatting options on top of the four that were already available to use in the messaging app. These include bulleted lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code formats. The new text formatting options are live for all users and on all platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Web, and Mac.
iQOO Neo9 Pro Launched in India: Price and Specifications
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The iQOO Neo9 Pro has been launched as a flagship killer with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 50MP Sony IMX920 main camera with OIS, and a FHD+ 144Hz display with 3000 nits peak brightness, all at an asking price of Rs 35,999 for the base 8/128GB variant. The higher storage variants feature UFS 4.0 storage.
Fan-Favorite Xbox Exclusives Officially Coming to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation
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Xbox has now confirmed the four Xbox exclusives that are coming to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation. Grounded and Pentiment will come to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch devices on February 22 and April 16 respectively. Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves will only come to PlayStation 5 and will release respectively on March 19 and April 30, 2024.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Launches This June
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will launch on PC and Consoles on June 21, 2024. The upcoming DLC will add brand-new content to the game, including new location, and bosses. The pre-orders are currently live, priced at $39.99.
Nintendo Switch Online Is Getting Five Rareware Games Today
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The Nintendo Direct was a quiet one and felt like it was missing a bunch of exciting news. Thankfully, the company announced that five Rareware games from the retro era are coming for the Nintendo Switch Online! Killer Instinct, Battletoads in Battlemaniacs, Snake Rattle ‘n’ Roll, Blast Corps, and R.C. Pro-Am are the five games you can play in your Nintendo Switch now. You can access four of them if you have Nintendo Switch Online. To access the fifth game, you will need a Expansion Pack subscription.
Google Launches Gemma, a Family of Open-source Models
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After launching Gemini 1.0 Ultra and Gemini 1.5 Pro in the last few weeks, Google is back with new AI models that are actually open-source. Dubbed "Gemma", these are small open-source models which can run even on consumer laptops. They come in two sizes, one with 2B parameters and another with 7B parameters. The models are largely trained in the English language and are suited for text generation, summarization, reasoning, and Q&A. Google has given a commercial license to Gemma models subject to certain prohibited use policies.
First Two Xbox-Exclusives for Switch Revealed in Nintendo Direct 2024
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The Nintendo Direct 2024 showcase did not reveal anything huge. However, one key revelation the company made was announcing two major Xbox exclusives for their platform. Grounded is coming to Nintendo Switch on April 16, 2024. Pentiment however, is launching on February 22, 2024, right after the showcase day.
CMF Buds and Neckband Pro Launching in India on March 5
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Nothing sub-brand CMF is set to release its two new products, the Neckband Pro and CMF Buds. These audio devices will launch at an affordable price alongside the Nothing Phone 2a on March 5, 2024. The Neckband Pro comes with 50db hybrid ANC and the Buds will come with 12.4mm drivers. Both can be controlled using the Nothing X companion app.
OnePlus Watch 2 Confirmed with 100-Hour Battery Life & New Design
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OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Watch 2 on February 26 at 8:30 PM IST at Mobile World Congress in Spain. The watch is expected to boast a stainless steel body, Snapdragon W5 Gen 1, and WearOS 4.0 operating system.
Lady Gaga Announces Her Fortnite Debut Through a Hilarious Tweet
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Lady Gaga joins the elite pop icons collab list of Fortnite. She will debut in Fortnite on the February 22nd update. Gaga announced her debut through a funny quote retweet to her old tweet "What's fortnight". This collaboration will see two new 'Chromatica' theme skins and a music list of Lady Gaga in the game.
Apple advertised that the batteries in all the iPhones would retain up to 80% of their original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles. Now, Apple has doubled this claim for the iPhone 15 series. Apple retested the iPhone 15 batteries and concluded that they retain 80% of their capacity at 1,000 complete charge cycles under ideal conditions. This only applies to the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, and not the older iPhone models.
This Ingenious and Affordable ‘Mod’ Solves Apple Vision Pro’s Biggest Gripe
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Apple Vision Pro users have complained that it is quite heavy and uncomfortable to wear even with the Dual Loop band. Well, some users have come up with an Ingenious mod where they are using CPAP machine straps that are quite affordable.
Ubisoft Launches Cutesy Rainbow Six SMOL with Netflix Games
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Ubisoft has partnered up with Netflix to bring Rainbow Six SMOL, a top down roguelike adventure to mobile devices. SMOL is based inside the same universe of the bigger Rainbow Six Siege but with a twist. The game features a colorful makeover along with cute sound effects and a small storyline. The game is available via Netflix Games for Android and iOS devices right now.
Gemini Advanced Gets a ChatGPT-like Code Interpreter
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Google is consistently adding new features to Gemini Advanced and now it has brought the ability to edit and run Python code inside the chatbot itself. For students and developers, it's a helpful addition as it allows you to run code directly without moving to Google Colab or other services. Unlike ChatGPT's versatile Code Interpreter, the Python interpreter in Gemini is only limited to coding tasks. To access the feature, you need to subscribe to Gemini Advanced which costs $20 per month, but Google is offering two months of free trial along with Google One benefits.
Apple Developing a Smart Ring to Rival Samsung Galaxy Ring: Report
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With numerous patents under its belt, Apple smart ring has been a concept for more than a decade now. A new report from Korea now claims that Apple is speeding up the development of its smart ring that can be worn on the finger to track health biometrics. Apple Ring is expected to be a direct rival to the upcoming Galaxy Ring from Samsung, which will debut later in 2024.
First OnePlus 12 Green Line Issue Pops Up: Should You Be Worried?
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A OnePlus 12 user posted in the OnePlus Community that they see a green line on their 15-day-old OnePlus 12. The user also said the phone has never been dropped or used harshly. OnePlus is yet to respond to the incident.
WhatsApp Now Stops Users from Taking Screenshots of Profile Photos
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WhatsApp's latest beta update for Android (version #2.24.4.25) now prevents users from taking screenshots of profile pictures. This feature aims to enhance user privacy and prevent unauthorized sharing of profile photos. The update is currently available for WhatsApp beta users on Android and will roll out to more users in the coming weeks.
iPhone 16 Pro Colors Revealed in a New Leak
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According to a new leak on X (aka Twitter), Apple is planning an all-new "Titanium Grey" and "Dessert Titanium" color options for the iPhone 16 Pro models. The Dessert Titanium option will be a shade of gold and the Titanium Gray will look similar to the space gray colorway. As of now, it isn't clear which iPhone 15 Pro colors these teased options would replace.
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Set for This Week
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Nintendo has officially announced a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for February 21, 2024 at 6:00 am PT. During the showcase, several partner studios and publishers of Nintendo will showcase the games that are planned to launch for the first half of 2024 on Nintendo Switch. The showcase will stream live on the official Nintendo of America and Japan channels on YouTube.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U Beats Steam Deck’s CPU Efficiency; 7% Better FPS at 10W!
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a new processor and it has been found in gaming benchmarks that a particular handheld from GPD utilizing this chip is beating the Steam Deck's efficiency. Finally, at 10W, the Ryzen 8000 APU gets 7% more FPS as compared to Steam Deck. We don't think it is impressive enough to meet Valve's demands, but at least we are one step closer to a processor architecture that may be good enough for Steam Deck 2.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Camera Specs Out: Best Camera on Android Yet?
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra launches on February 22 in China and Globally on the 25th. The company's founder and CEO, Lei Jun, posted official renders of the back of the device giving us our first look at the camera sensors and their specifications. The primary sensor on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor.